political incorrectness

political incorrectness
N-UNCOUNT
Political incorrectness is the attitude or policy shown by someone who does not care if they offend or upset any group of people in society who have a disadvantage, or who have been treated differently because of their sex, race, or disability.

...allegations of political incorrectness.

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